Jet2

Q: What are Jet2's airline codes?

Jet2's IATA code is LS , its ICAO code is EXS , and its callsign is CHANNEX .

LS EXS

Jet2 is a British leisure airline that flies from 14 UK airport bases to holiday and city-break destinations across Europe, the Canary Islands, Turkey and North Africa. This guide covers its bases, fleet, seating, baggage, check-in and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 80
Destinations: MAN, BHX, LBA
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About Jet2

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Jet2 before travel.

Official name: Jet2.com Limited
Callsign: CHANNEX
Country: United Kingdom
Founded: 1983 (as Channel Express); Jet2.com flights began in 2003
Parent company: Jet2 plc
Head office: Leeds, England
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: None
Official website: jet2.com

Jet2 (Jet2.com) is a British leisure airline owned by Jet2 plc, which also runs the package-holiday company Jet2holidays and the city-break brand Jet2CityBreaks. The business began in 1983 as the cargo airline Channel Express, and Jet2.com passenger flights started from Leeds Bradford in 2003. Its head office is in Leeds, England. Jet2 is not part of a global airline alliance.

Jet2 flies point to point from 14 UK airport bases, including Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted, Newcastle and, since March 2026, London Gatwick. Its network covers about 80 destinations: beach resorts in Spain, the Canary Islands, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Malta and Morocco in summer and winter sun, plus city breaks, Christmas markets, ski airports in the Alps and seasonal flights to Iceland and Norway.

The fleet of about 140 aircraft combines Boeing 737-800 jets with a growing number of Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Network

Where Jet2 flies

Most routes are seasonal and many operate once or twice a week. Many Jet2 flights are sold as part of Jet2holidays and Jet2CityBreaks packages, and flight-only seats are also available.

Spain, the Canary Islands and Portugal

Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura in summer and winter, plus Alicante, Málaga, Faro and Madeira, and seasonal flights to Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Girona.

Greece, Cyprus, Turkey and Malta

Paphos, Antalya and Malta in summer and winter, and seasonal flights to Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Zakynthos, Samos and other Greek islands, Dalaman, Bodrum and İzmir.

Morocco and Egypt

Marrakesh and Agadir, with winter flights to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh scheduled from February 2027.

City breaks and Christmas markets

Winter flights to Prague, Vienna, Kraków, Budapest, Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, Gdańsk, Copenhagen and other cities.

Ski, Iceland and Norway

Winter ski flights to Geneva, Chambéry, Grenoble, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Turin, autumn and spring flights to Reykjavík, and spring flights to Bergen.

Aircraft

Jet2 fleet

Jet2 flies a fleet of about 140 single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Boeing 737-800

Most of the fleet, flying short- and medium-haul routes from all UK bases with a single economy cabin of 189 seats.

Airbus A321neo

New aircraft joining the fleet each year, with 232 seats. They operate from several bases, including all flights from London Gatwick.

On board

Jet2 cabin classes

Jet2 flies a single economy cabin on every aircraft. Seat options depend on the booking and the flight.

Economy

The standard cabin, with a 10 kg hand luggage bag included in the fare. Hold bags, reserved seats and pre-ordered meals can be added.

Extra-legroom seats

Seats with more legroom, mostly at emergency exits toward the front and middle of the aircraft. They can be booked as an extra, and safety rules limit who can sit in exit rows.

Reserved seats

Travelers can choose a seat, such as window, aisle, front or back of the aircraft, when booking or later in Manage My Booking.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Jet2 baggage allowances depend on the booking. Hand luggage is included in the fare, and hold bags are added per person and per flight.

Hand luggage

One bag up to 10 kg and 56 x 45 x 25 cm, including wheels and handles, plus a small under-seat bag up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, such as a handbag or laptop bag. Infants have no hand luggage allowance.

Hold luggage

Hold bags are not included in flight-only fares. Up to three 22 kg bags per person can be added, and an adult with a hold bag can add 10 kg for each infant. Jet2holidays packages include the allowance shown in the booking.

Special items

Strollers, car seats, bikes, golf bags, ski equipment and other sports items follow separate rules. Check the official Jet2 baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on jet2.com or the Jet2 app opens 28 days before departure and closes six hours before. Airport check-in desks at UK airports open three hours before departure. Flights from Turkey and Morocco need airport check-in to collect a boarding pass.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal on your booking.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the Jet2 app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, passport control.

Lounges

Jet2 does not operate its own lounges. Lounge access and fast-track security at UK airports can be booked as travel extras on jet2.com. Check the lounge location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Jet2 does not have a frequent-flyer program. Travelers can create a free myJet2 account to manage their bookings. Travel extras such as reserved seats and hold bags are added per booking.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Jet2's official services:

Jet2 website

jet2.com for booking, check-in, Manage My Booking and flight times

Jet2 app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes for up to eight travelers on one device

Where you land

Jet2 airports

Jet2 flies point to point from its UK bases rather than through a connecting hub. Check the departure airport and terminal on your booking before you book a transfer.

Manchester Airport Hub

MAN · Manchester

A main base in northern England, with flights to sun, city-break, ski and winter destinations. Jet2 flights use Terminal 2.